Kyoto Event: Kitano Odori Dance Performance [4K]

[@Benjamin-k2g]

This will always be my favorite thing about the internet. When it introduces you to something you didn't know you enjoy.

[@skycloud4802]

KZbin occasionally reminds me of old KZbin, when KZbin was great. I love seeing things like this.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@intreoo]

Imagine being one of the first foreigners back in the 19th century to see geiko/maiko performances. They must've absolutely been enchanted

[@TyLee96]

Katsuna's dance is so angelic, I take a lot of inspiration from her for dancing ballet.

[@Kai-gy8eg]

The Japanese culture is just so beautiful

[@onyx6411]

and elegant

[@Sharkfoxslay]

same

[@simplymusic1163]

@이고양 okay...

[@everythingbeauty11]

Yes it is !😍

[@vaishalikarande7649]

Every culture is beautiful ☺️

[@warriorofdeath24]

The beauty of the performance left me breathless, true acts of art , a standing ovation for all those who danced . 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@HawkinaBox]

Japan has such an amazing culture

[@BahamaBeauty24]

I’m currently reading “Geisha, A Life” and I wanted to be able to picture it properly in my head when they talk about their dance performances. I am not disappointed.

[@hellaluigi5252]

I know I’m 3+ years behind you but I’m doing the exact same thing right now haha

[@蘭丸-v1w]

舞妓さんの華やかさと芸妓さんのシックさに思わず見とれてしまいました。このところ体調が悪く落ち込んでいましたが、所作の一つ一つが息をのむような美しさで、とても元気づけられました。ありがとうございます🌸

[@shaynewheeler9249]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@toyahjp]

勝奈さんのしなやかな動き、綺麗ですね。思わず　「美しい」　と一言・・・・

[@minobu75]

Elegance, beauty, expressiveness, tradition, I love these events, where you can enjoy the art of Maikos and Geikos, thank you very much.

[@arunprasad207]

Beautiful to watch old traditions.

[@no.ronnie]

1:19 is my favourite, such grace, power, and articulation all in one very expressive character.

[@discoverkyoto]

Good eye! That's Fukuzuru-san, one of Kamishichiken's veteran geiko. She's very talented!

[@yogawarriorgirl]

I was wondering about her. I got the same vibe from her as The Queen of the Night from Mozart's "The Magic Flute". I wonder what sort of role she was playing.

[@muhammadzahirkahan9844]

It is a male's dance that's why

[@Neldidellavittoria]

I too was impressed by the old geiko.

[@danyfalah1946]

I am going to see it live this November, i can't wait! Edit : It was wonderful! They also sell Confections and snacks too which i bought for my friends and family at home. Too bad you're not allowed to record the performance, but overall is great, loving it!

[@danagordon1855]

Very beautiful.. and artistic... lovely and elegant dancing... I truly enjoyed watching

[@ovo8709]

2:04 - 2:32 i have literally never seen such a gorgeous geisha or maiko in my life, oh... dont even get me started... such grace, such expression, such emotion

[@foureyedsnake244]

I think this might be a Geiko rather than a Maiko. You can generally regonize it by the hair. Geiko's wear wigs and Maikos use their real hair. In the end for example the ones with accessories in their hair are Maikos. And their Kimonos are also more patterns and colourful than a Geiko's.

[@Shtefan-Switkowski]

А как найти эту пьесу пожалуйста скажите

[@Shtefan-Switkowski]

@@foureyedsnake244как найти и посмотреть эту пьесу ?

[@goombapizza6335]

​@@foureyedsnake244 There's no way to tell from this particular piece. She is in costume there, performing as a fictional character. She is wearing neither maiko nor geiko hair or dress. In some of the skits, some of the geiko are even dressed as stylized men.

[@Abbeville_Kid]

@@goombapizza6335judging from her age and that the Kimono she’s wearing is typical of a Geiko, I’m sure it’s safe to assume she’s a Geiko.

[@TheSuperCrunch]

Wow! So incredibly beautiful! To be able to move with such grace and as if they are floating is incredible! I'd love to watch this live one day, I'm sure it's something to remember for sure!

[@discoverkyoto]

Hope you can do it one day!

[@relaxingexscapes]

@@discoverkyoto I've always wanted to be a geisha

[@puppiest]

@@relaxingexscapes i think it is possible to be a geisha as a foreigner, i don’t know the process but i have seen geishas that are not japanese

[@makeithappen7673]

It truly is a privilege to watch this live. I’m glad to have experienced this graceful art form last week. Definitely one of Japan’s best.

[@marumaru4001]

勝奈さん素敵すぎる

[@FrankDeFelicecasan]

The musicians are so serious, and the dancers perform so nicely.

[@shielaaposaga2394]

What beautiful performance and culture of Japanese

[@franciscomoreno9846]

1:27 a explosion of colour and music which made me feel overwhelmed and delighted!

[@dearselene7118]

Same, it somehow (To me) gave off a feeling of youthful innocence, but slowly aging.

[@sowhat5399]

This is the most graceful stage in life

[@EmilyRafferty]

So elegant and mysterious 💖

[@charlesalvarez3405]

🇨🇴🇯🇵私は日本をとても尊敬しています、コロンビアからこんにちは!!!

[@hindsightpov4218]

The colors from their kimonos are so rich and a treat for the eyes.

[@hawkfeather6802]

That was really cool! All the different dances and plays were amazing to see.

[@renro4435]

Thanks a lot! Watching the video makes you want to go visit Japan even more!

[@llovett79]

So much skill and talent in dance. And bless the dressers and musicians that help bring this alive

[@mishaander7592]

I love these performances. They are all such talented artists

[@varoonnone7159]

There are many beautiful cultures around the world but the Japanese one stands out as particularly refined and elegant

[@RexRenart]

1:31 - 1:54 I like that part very much, I don't know why.

[@gorannashreen2822]

Me tooo, am trynna see where the video of the full dance is if there is one just for that scene

[@moushimoushi8963]

Wow! I didn't know the Kitano Odori had so many skits! I'm so used to seeing maiko and geiko dance, but to see them act is a completely different treat ^^ It was also fun to see Umechie again, I miss her~ and seeing Maiko Umehina-san when she was just starting brought back a lot of memories! I would love to know who the older geiko is, she's so fiery!!

[@kaito_bb]

I always wanted to see such dance/culture of Japan👏👏amazing すごい

[@Sinope1914]

福鶴さんの踊りは洗練されてて目を惹き付けられる

[@meooowww3672]

It’s my dream to party with Geisha one day. They are so beautiful, and this performance is very beautiful too.

[@wareforcoin5780]

It's hard to get into the tea houses where a geisha performs, but you can go to some restaurants where you can watch Maiko (basically juniors in training) for much cheaper. When I get my poop in a group and finally get to Japan for a trip, that's my plan.

[@ovo8709]

this gave me chills, i literally teared up

[@emmalynne7934]

it’s so beautiful

[@bayubudi44]

Japan is beautiful country

[@cassif19]

0:29 Such speed with those tiny, elegant steps

[@luciagianquitto5577]

The geiko At 1:27 is really espressive, You Can Read The emotions of The character She plays

[@discoverkyoto]

That is veteran geiko Fukuzuru-san dancing the "Flowers of Tabaruzaka", depicting the battlefield of the Satsuma Rebellion/Seinan War.

[@AThousandTales]

Geiko is the Kansai dialect for geisha. ^^

[@KeatonMask276]

I can not wait until I go to Japan! :D

[@danaredditt5609]

Graceful, elegant, beautiful...just a few words that come to mind ✨️ 😊

[@sanjeev2554]

Geishas are not artists They're a work of art. They live and breathe the art

[@MrPlamor]

Omg one of the best music same as Sudanese traditional music, stunning.

[@Omg_imsoawesome]

They're like butterflies!! 🤩

[@KiryuuMimi94]

WHAT IS THIS STORY?! I'm catching so little of it and it's so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@diamondroyal9163]

there so pretty, and dance so gracefully too💝🌺

[@freelandLee1987]

They are so beautiful❤

[@rtjahyadi7868]

I adore japanese culture and art!!!

[@andrewdavis9096]

The unmatched elegance of everything Japanese.

[@rivolibioscoop]

このアップロードをありがとうございます。 この音楽は、適応力のある民族としての日本人のイメージを完全に変えました。これほど多くの異なる文化があり、日本が民族間の違いこそが平和であるという重要な古典文化を形成してきたことを誇りに思います。

[@nanamanzana3664]

Beautiful video! I wish you could see more of Umeha and Naosome, and Ichimari is so charming. Loved it.

[@AngelaMerici12]

Thanks!! This was great!! 🎀

[@PitYerSuperPigeon]

Brings warm memories back to see Umechie again. Hope she's doing well.

[@XzRq0P2Q2]

3:16 katsuna is No.1 MAIKO❗️

[@Laura-gk8jc]

Love it! Thank you for uploading this 💖

[@jovanaavramovic2485]

they're so beautiful its uncanny

[@toyman9642]

Thank you for the video. Very beautiful. Movements are so graceful. I do not understand Japanese but that did not interfere with my enjoyment. Regards from Bob in Ontario, Canada

[@kidyugi1]

this is hypnotizing

[@psychos1s.]

This is so beautiful! :')

[@heliotype9591]

Yessss they’re so pretty and talented!!!!

[@alliecatcosplay]

They are...so beautiful 💜

[@elarachngzi-yee9497]

even the shadows are beautiful

[@witchoferiu689]

Beautiful!

[@elfa9191]

❤️ Japan from México!

[@meloracolissan7810]

They are so beautiful...

[@akumatensi741]

I am happy that you are interested in Japan.🇯🇵🗻🗼🏯🌸☺️

[@ingolflanger8391]

I like it......its like european Ballet....so elegant......greetings from germany

[@Marcus-78]

Spectacles uniques au monde que ceux donnés par les geïkos et maïkos de Kyoto. J'ai assisté au Miyako Odori de Gion en 2014, une merveille ...

[@BigGrabowski]

Nice to see young ladies here, upholding the tradition. Geisha is a declining profession (or at least it was ten years ago when I heard), but it would be a good opportunity for an artsy woman who's steadfast on not marrying. I hope the gentlemen always treat them right.

[@imfeelinggood110]

Es triste que algo tan iconico a nivel cultural como lo son las geishas estén desapareciendo y siendo arrasadas por la cultura moderna..

[@jerrymahoney7028]

Very awesome

[@Miumiu0404]

omg it's like watching a painting in motion.

[@AzurePearl1996]

This here is why Kamishichiken is one of my favorite Kagai.

[@Chronolink444]

Kagai is East Japanese thing. It's hanamachi in Kyoto.

[@stellakaku]

封面和摄影都很懂。勝奈さん大好きだ！

[@ars.jaelica]

oh beautiful city of Kyoto...I go back to you!!

[@lh9761]

So many blossoms 🌸

[@纪洲滢]

曾经应为 艺伎回忆录 这部电影对艺伎有很深印象 但从未看过艺伎舞蹈 感觉很美！

[@serbanescusimona]

Amazing, such amazing skill!

[@지나가다구독해라]

와 썸네일언니 3분16초에 나오는데 진짜 너무 우아하고 예쁘시다...... 생각날때마다 보는 영상 ,,♡

[@ninjateacherlee3538]

adorable ! I really enjoyed it ! Thanks : )

[@LivLaugh]

I didn't know geiko acted! Beautiful performance

[@tudormiller8898]

OMG!! They are truly beautiful. I'd love to spend the day with these women. Watching from London.

[@suvomondal5607]

I love Japan 🇯🇵❤️🇮🇳

[@lgbtaresins]

Beautiful! 🤙

[@jxliaalove]

Maiko's are beautiful❤

[@abbysetzer3680]

I wanna go to Japan just to see this

[@lindsey-do-it]

I really wish I knew more of the story so I could understand this beautiful thing

[@mountainous_port]

Beautiful.

[@roniserafimhiguti2135]

Amazing and beautiful performance👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤗 🇧🇷❤️🇯🇵

[@배재영-f6u]

얼굴표정과 춤동작이 이야기한다 게이샤 너무 멋있다. 게이샤 마주보며 따뜻하게 달여진 정종 한잔. 술은 목을 타고 넘고, 술잔 안으로 벗꽃이 휘날리면서 떨어진다. 심장이 멎는다. 화장,향기,미소.

[@performystic8325]

Beautiful - I went to Gion in Kyoto 2 weeks ago but did not have an opportunity to see any dances.

[@discoverkyoto]

Thank you. Please come back again next trip

[@sarahvargas1241]

Amazing!

[@theO5THELOST]

Beautiful art I love art

[@Ken_Mochi]

beautiful kimono and dance :D

[@van2koda]

so beautiful

[@cl03cl]

Gorgeous

[@mohammadkhazali8498]

Beautiful and nice

[@ИринаКарась-ю7ш]

I would love to visit this festival ❤

[@LadyCoyKoi]

I would love to see this live someday, along with a live Kabuki performance. I will add that I would LOVE to experience an actual full version of a tea ceremony and bathing ritual or Onsen. This is such a calming culture. Nothing like the loudness and roughness of Hispanic culture experienced here in South Florida. I think it is due the hardship of busy life in Japanese cities that causes such a rise in demand for more relaxed activities and entertainment venues throughout time. Can't blame them. It is too busy and too much going on for people to slow down and just take things in. For them time off is well spent, even if it is just looking at a sand garden or a blossom tree.

[@alfoncesmithe]

I have been to one of these shows in this theater, truly Beautiful & those amazing Kimonos, these ladys know there craft. I was very moved at the show I saw sadly photos where band,I think they change the show every year. So highly recommended if your every in Kyoto. Thank you so much for this brings back very happy memories of my stay in kyoto🎎⛩💐👍🙂